QC Chemist

We are looking for a highly motivated and skilled Quality Control Chemist to join our team. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, proactive, and has strong analytical skills. Our environment is fast-paced and continuously evolving, so the ideal candidate should be adept at problem-solving, driving improvements, and collaborating effectively across teams. Additionally, strong communication skills will be essential in liaising with various departments and stakeholders.

Responsibilities: (but are not limited to the following)

• Testing of In-Process (IP), Finished Goods (FG), and Stability Study (ST) sample workload
• Ensure good laboratory practices (GLP) to fulfill quality requirements when releasing products for commercial use
• Assist with analysis of Raw Materials (RM) and approval of Packaging Components (Labels) for timely release to meet Production needs
• Perform analytical test on samples including weight variation, UV/Vis and FTIR spectroscopy, liquid and gas chromatography, dissolution, disintegration, hardness, friability, titration, etc.
• Routinely perform Method Validation testing to meet the QC laboratory’s requirements. Work in conjunction with lab personnel to meet the facility’s compliance goals
• Support, generate, and edit analytical protocols, procedures, specifications, and reports in compliance with cGMP, primarily with Finished Product testing
• Adapt, maintain, and operate analytical instrumentation, including regular calibration
• Ensure and promote safe working conditions when handling or in the presence of laboratory solvents and reagents
• Coordinate with R&D to acquire materials, obtain/develop new testing methods, and refer to regulatory requirements for new raw materials
• Provide assistance with general lab organization and tasks, such as coordinating external lab testing submissions, retrieval of samples from stability chambers, scanning and filing of reports, glassware maintenance
• Review of executed BMR and BPR for accuracy and completeness
• Properly record all data, as per SOPs, in laboratory notebooks and logbooks
• Assist with modifying and validating analytical procedures to meet QC needs
• Other responsibilities as assigned by Senior Management

Education and Qualification:

• Minimum associate’s degree in science-related field, or active enrollment in a college/university
• Laboratory experience in an educational institution

Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel
• Ability to communicate issues and concerns with Quality Control personnel
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and provide visual observations for qualitative tests

Physical Demands:

• Required to reach with arms and use hands and fingers to handle or feel
• Required to stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, bend, sit, talk, hear, and climb a ladder
• The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 lbs or more
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment:

• Work environment in a lab and or production operation facilities include close proximity to heavy machinery and powders
• May be in contact with Allergens (Milk, Eggs, Fish, Crustacean Shellfish. Tree Nuts, Peanuts, Wheat, and Soybeans)
• Potential to move between office and warehouse areas to complete job functions.
• This position is onsite

We offer a comprehensive benefit package including medical, dental, vision, and 401K with match.

If you are excited to join our company and take the next step in your career, click the apply now button to find out more.

Compliance with New York State Human Rights Pay Transparency Law, the annual base salary range for this position is $65k-$75k. Please note that the salary information is a general guideline only. AHF considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and business considerations when extending an offer.

The Company

American Health Formulations is a fast-growing contract development and manufacturer of Dietary Supplements, Medical Foods, Herbal and OTC Products. We offer end-to-end services from R&D, custom formulation development, to production, packaging, and in-house testing. We are experienced in the Nutraceutical, Pharmaceutical, Food and Beverage, and Cosmetic industries. We are FDA registered, operate under NSF, cGMP guidelines, and are licensed as a New York State Food Processing facility. Come work with us – we are dedicated to making our customers ideas a reality.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $75,000